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Drivers Who Transport People for a Fee Require State Certification

Published on 5/22/2006

Filed under: Transportation and Safety

SCRANTON - The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is reminding people that it is unlawful to transport people for a fee without holding a PUC license.  The PUC Scranton District Office has recently received reports of unlicensed van transportation in the Hazleton area.

The PUC issues certificates for the transportation of passengers and property between points in the state.  Passenger certificates are issued for taxi, limousine, van and bus service.  The PUC monitors certificated carriers for insurance coverage, driver and vehicle safety, rates, territory and service.

Drivers should be aware it is unlawful to transport people for a fee without a PUC license.  Certificated taxis and vans are required to display their company name and PUC identification number in 2-inch-high block lettering on both sides of the vehicle.  A vehicle without these markings is not a PUC licensed vehicle, and consumers should not use the vehicle.

Anyone interested in providing this type of transportation service may call the PUC Application Office at (717) 787-3834 or the Scranton District Office at (570) 963-4590.  Applications are also available on the PUC's website at www.puc.state.pa.us.

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission ensures safe, reliable and reasonably priced electric, natural gas, water, telephone and transportation service for Pennsylvania consumers, by regulating public utilities and by serving as stewards of competition.

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